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PHOTO GALLERY: RCAD Creatives Exhibition Opening


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 19, 2011
  • Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: RCAD Creatives Exhibition Opening
People make their way around the Durante Gallery looking at Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
People make their way around the Durante Gallery looking at Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Nathan Skiles poses with some of his art that is featured in his
Nathan Skiles poses with some of his art that is featured in his "Seefoam" exhibit, part of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition that opened Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts
"Der Zauberlehrling", one of Nathan Skiles pieces featured in the "Seefoam" exhibit, one of the two exhibits that opened Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
"How to Squeeze Blood from a Stone" was one of the more popular pieces at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Nathan Skiles created a few fake pieces and placed them around the Cultural Media Room and the Durante Gallery for people to find during the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Nathan Skiles created a few fake pieces and placed them around the Cultural Media Room and the Durante Gallery for people to find during the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Jane Buckman and Fiore Custode psoe together in front of one of Custode's pieces during the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Jane Buckman and Fiore Custode psoe together in front of one of Custode's pieces during the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Eric Freeberg looks at some of Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Eric Freeberg looks at some of Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Hal and Anita Andrade look at some Nathan Skiles work at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Hal and Anita Andrade look at some Nathan Skiles work at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Justin Volz and Eva Langsdon, Ringling alumni, attended the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Justin Volz and Eva Langsdon, Ringling alumni, attended the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Holly Bagguley with Sandy and Steve Dickey
Holly Bagguley with Sandy and Steve Dickey
Ed Brickman and Dr. Larry Thompson attend the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Ed Brickman and Dr. Larry Thompson attend the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Olivia, Lex and Jeff Schwartz have a good time together at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Olivia, Lex and Jeff Schwartz have a good time together at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Nathan Skiles talks to some of the people attending the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Nathan Skiles talks to some of the people attending the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
Frank Sulzman, Joan Greenfield, Robert Howard, Pat Sulzman and Andrew Vac
Frank Sulzman, Joan Greenfield, Robert Howard, Pat Sulzman and Andrew Vac

 

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